Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: April 3, 1997 from Jerome, Idaho Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: October 18, 1972 Age: 24 years old Height and Weight: 5'10 - 6'0, 180 - 250 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, hazel eyes. Beavers had a full beard and moustache at the time of his 1997 disappearance. He has a tracheotomy scar on his throat and scars on his abdomen from exploratory surgery. His nickname is Pat. Clothing/Jewelry Description: Unknown, but he usually wears a black coat, blue jeans and a blue denim vest. Medical Conditions: Beavers has been diagnosed as anti-social, and he has attention deficit disorder. He tends to avoid people in most situations. Beavers may be suicidal. He has retinitis pigmentosa, an incurable eye condition which results in vision problems and eventual blindness. His eyes are photo-sensitive and he often wears dark-tinted wrap-around sunglasses at most times, even during the evening hours, as a result of his condition. In addition, Beavers may have Marfans Syndrome, which is characterized by long limbs and fingers, a tall stature, and possible cardiovascular abnormalities.
Details of Disappearance
Beavers was last seen in Jerome, Idaho on April 3, 1997, shortly after being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. He had been drinking alcohol shortly before his disappearance. He cut up his identification cards and walked out of the house in the middle of the night, after having an argument with his stepfather about his unemployment. He left a farewell note behind which insinuated that he was suicidal. Beavers has never been heard from again. He may have been en route to Austin, Texas or Amarillo, Texas.Beavers enjoys reading and is an avid long-distance hiker. He smokes expensive cigars and drinks scotch, but he does not frequent bars. Beavers does not know how to drive. An extensive search of the area around his home turned up no signs of him. His case remains unsolved. Texas police are assisting the investigation.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated July 2, 2008; distinguishing characteristics and details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Jerome Police Department
208-324-4328
OR
Texas Department of Public Safety
800-346-3243
Idaho Missing Person Clearinghouse
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
The Doe Network
Texas Department of Public Safety